Don't Expose Infants Younger Than 1-Year-Old To Electronic Devices
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Don't Expose Infants Younger Than 1-Year-Old To Electronic Devices
The AAP recommends that infants under 18 to 24 months should avoid screens altogether, with the exception of video chatting with family members. They believe that the developing brain of infants and young children is particularly vulnerable to the negative effects of screens. There is evidence that exposure to screens at a young age can negatively impact language development, sleep patterns, and social interactions. The AAP also suggests that parents spend more time interacting with their children through play and other activities that promote social, cognitive, and emotional development. the AAP does make an exception for video chatting with family members for infants under 18-24 months old. Video chatting allows young children to see and interact with loved ones, which can be beneficial for their social development. However, the AAP still emphasizes that this should be limited and that in-person interactions are still the preferred method of socialization for young children. Additio…
